Ski slang is a unique language used by skiers and snowboarders to describe various aspects of the sport. Here are some common ski slang terms and their meanings:

• Apres Ski: Activities or socializing that takes place after skiing for the day. This can include drinking, dining, and dancing.
• Corduroy: Refers to the look of a freshly groomed run.
• Death cookies: Chunks of ice that can cause a skier to fall hard.
• Dump: Refers to snowfall. A big dump usually means deep powder.
• Ganjala: A gondola that lends itself to smoking or vaping weed.
• J-bar: A type of ski lift that pulls skiers up the hill using a J-shaped bar.
• Park Rat: A skier or snowboarder that spends all of their time in the snow park.
• Planker: Slang for skier.
• Pow Pow: Fresh, untouched snow that can be very deep and very soft.
• Schussing: Skiing straight downhill without turning.
• Ski Bum: A person who moves to a ski town, takes up just enough employment to pay for their skiing habit and lives to ski 100+ days per season.
• Snow Bunny: An attractive woman skier or snowboarder.
• Steeze: Someones style - both on and off the skis.
• Switch: Riding backwards on skis or snowboard.

These are just a few examples of the many ski slang terms used by skiers and snowboarders. Learning these terms can help you better understand the culture and community of skiing.